Huntsville,
Alabama (March 2, 2011) On Tuesday
February 15, 2011, a contract technician was performing service work in the STAC
offices. While in the offices, the individual stole $13,610.00 that had been
seized in a drug case. The money had been processed and sealed awaiting the
civil seizure process. A criminal investigation was immediately initiated. This
investigation resulted in the arrest of the offender this morning. Wesley Eugene
Pyle, 27 of Madison, Alabama was arrested and charged with Theft of Property
First Degree and is being held in the Metro Jail on a $5,000.00 bond. The
criminal investigation also resulted in the recovery of all the money. This
incident in no way jeopardizes or compromises any pending cases.

An
administrative investigation has been conducted and corrective actions have been
taken to ensure this type incident does not happen again.

Chief Hudson will be
available for questions in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 4:30
pm this afternoon.